Outdoor Swimming

 

Find the perfect lake, river, waterfall, outdoor pool or beach for your next swim.

From the tranquil surfaces of mountain lakes and meandering rivers to the dramatic coastal seascapes and hidden waterfalls, our island offers an incredible variety of natural swimming environments.

  • 🌊 Sea Swimming: Feel the power of the Wild Atlantic or the Irish Sea
  • 🏞️ Lake Swimming: Explore tranquil mountain waters
  • 🏊 River Swimming: Navigate historic waterways
  • πŸ’¦ Waterfall Pools: Discover hidden aquatic gems
  • 🏑 Outdoor Pools: Enjoy swimming in a safer environment
  • πŸ€Nudist Swims:Β Bare all, away from the public

Whether you’re seeking the wild embrace of the Atlantic, the calm reflections of an inland lake, the gentle flow of a river, or the adventurous challenge of a secluded waterfall pool, Ireland’s water bodies provide unique and memorable swimming experiences.

There’s a swimming experience for every adventurer.


Safety, respect for nature, and appreciation of Ireland’s stunning aquatic landscapes are at the heart of every swimming journey.

 

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Lough Inagh, Connemara

August 2012

Lough Inagh is set in a fabulous location between the Maum Turks and Twelve Bens mountain ranges. […]

Lough na Fooey, Connemara

August 2012

Lough na Fooey is a bit out of the way but worth the effort, especially if you like fresh water swimming. […]

Omey Island

August 2012

Omey is an unusual island in that it can be accessed at low tide by a sandy causeway. […]

Pedlers Lake

Peddlers Lake, Conor Pass

July 2012

Peddlers Lake is a gorgeous corrie lake, located near the equally impressive Conor Pass. […]

Ballina Outdoor Pool

Given the huge dearth of outdoor pools throughout the country, this is a shining example of what we can and should have. […]

Dromineer

Dromineer is a well known stopping off point for Shannon cruisers and its also a nice place to swim in the soft waters of Lough Derg.

To the […]

Emy Lough, Emyvale

Located just outside Emyvale, Emy Lough is an attractive location for anyone looking for a swim along the N2 between Derry and Dublin. […]

Castletown

Castletown, River Nore

August 2011

We are not sure of the ‘status’ of this swimming spot, but we do know that people do swim in Castletown, one of the few […]

Keeldra Lough, near Mohill

July 2011

Out on its own and all the better for that. […]

Graig, Graiguenemanagh, River Barrow

Graiguenemanagh, River Barrow

July 2011

Graig, for short, is located alongside the River Barrow and is a well used boating stop. […]

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Lough Inagh, Connemara

August 2012

Lough Inagh is set in a fabulous location between the Maum Turks and Twelve Bens mountain ranges. […]

Lough na Fooey, Connemara

August 2012

Lough na Fooey is a bit out of the way but worth the effort, especially if you like fresh water swimming. […]

Omey Island

August 2012

Omey is an unusual island in that it can be accessed at low tide by a sandy causeway. […]

Pedlers Lake

Peddlers Lake, Conor Pass

July 2012

Peddlers Lake is a gorgeous corrie lake, located near the equally impressive Conor Pass. […]

Ballina Outdoor Pool

Given the huge dearth of outdoor pools throughout the country, this is a shining example of what we can and should have. […]

Dromineer

Dromineer is a well known stopping off point for Shannon cruisers and its also a nice place to swim in the soft waters of Lough Derg.

To the […]

Emy Lough, Emyvale

Located just outside Emyvale, Emy Lough is an attractive location for anyone looking for a swim along the N2 between Derry and Dublin. […]

Castletown

Castletown, River Nore

August 2011

We are not sure of the ‘status’ of this swimming spot, but we do know that people do swim in Castletown, one of the few […]

Keeldra Lough, near Mohill

July 2011

Out on its own and all the better for that. […]

Graig, Graiguenemanagh, River Barrow

Graiguenemanagh, River Barrow

July 2011

Graig, for short, is located alongside the River Barrow and is a well used boating stop. […]

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